Overall score
Acacia Ridge
63.2/100
Coopers Plains
61.4/100
Acacia Ridge for investment and value; Coopers Plains for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acacia Ridge
63.2/100
Coopers Plains
61.4/100
Crime rate
Acacia Ridge
59.0 / 1k
Coopers Plains
92.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Ridge
214
Coopers Plains
172
Population
Acacia Ridge
7,486
Coopers Plains
5,675
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Acacia Ridge | Coopers Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.2/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.8/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.0 / 1k | 92.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 45 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 214 | 172 |
| Population | 7,486 | 5,675 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Acacia Ridge is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Coopers Plains is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Acacia Ridge sits among greener hillside streets, while Coopers Plains keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Acacia Ridge pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Coopers Plains is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Acacia Ridge sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Coopers Plains.
Acacia Ridge suits families and investors more clearly, whereas Coopers Plains is the stronger match for retirees.